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  • Busy family morning in the kitchen, photo by monkeybusinessimages/Getty Images
    Sleep

    commentary

    Beyond Sweatpants: Waking Up in a Post–COVID-19 World

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Apr 14, 2021

    Psychology Today

    When it comes to morning wake schedules, adjusting to post–COVID-19 life may be a challenge. Small steps now may help get you better prepared for the shock of returning to the morning rush.

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  • Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

    blog

    COVID-19 Testing in Schools, Family Caregivers, U.S. Entrepreneurship: RAND Weekly Recap

    Mar 12, 2021

    This weekly recap focuses on COVID-19 testing in schools, giving a voice to family caregivers, preparing for daylight saving time, and more.

    Read More »
  • Young Black couple asleep in bed, photo by Eva-Katalin/Getty Images
    Sleep

    commentary

    Don't Let 'Springing Forward' Set You Back in Your Relationship

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Mar 10, 2021

    Psychology Today

    When we're sleep-deprived, we're more irritable, more prone to conflict, our communication skills suffer, and we're less empathic. Here are five tips to help you protect the health of your body and your relationship as you and your partner weather the storm of daylight saving time.

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  • Low-Intensity Conflict

    blog

    Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, COVID-19 Variants, Myanmar: RAND Weekly Recap

    Feb 12, 2021

    This weekly recap focuses on alternatives in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military, how couples can sleep better during the pandemic, and more.

    Read More »
  • Woman sleeping alone in large bed, photo by DedMityay/Getty Images
    Sleep

    commentary

    The COVID-19 Bed-Spread

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Feb 9, 2021

    Psychology Today

    Sleep science has traditionally viewed sleep as an individual phenomenon. But how well (or poorly) we sleep is clearly tied to the quality of our closest relationships. COVID-19 has further highlighted the critical importance of both healthy sleep and healthy relationships.

    Read More »
  • Employment and Unemployment

    blog

    Unemployment Insurance, Domestic Extremists, Housing Insecurity: RAND Weekly Recap

    Feb 5, 2021

    This weekly recap focuses on what the pandemic has revealed about America's unemployment system, why stopping domestic extremism will be difficult, how housing insecurity may affect sleep, and more.

    Read More »
  • Parent waking teen, photo by monkeybusinessimages/Getty Images
    Adolescent Health

    commentary

    School May Be Suspended, but Sleep Schedules Shouldn't Be

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Mar 31, 2020

    TED.com

    People sleep better when they follow consistent daily and nightly routines. These days, the school bell isn't ringing for most of our kids, and it's up to parents to ensure that children and teens get the sleep they need during these stressful and uncertain times.

    Read More »
  • Woman sleeping in a bed, photo by gorodenkoff/Getty Images
    Sleep

    commentary

    Is Sleeping in Separate Beds Bad for Your Relationship? A Sleep Scientist Answers

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Mar 24, 2020

    TED.com

    Sleep occupies about one-third of our lives, and there isn't a one-size-fits all sleeping strategy for all couples. That said, all couples should make sleep a priority—for both of them. That could mean sleeping apart.

    Read More »
  • Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

    blog

    Experts Discuss COVID-19: RAND Weekly Recap

    Mar 20, 2020

    This weekly recap focuses on COVID-19, how the United States is responding to the coronavirus outbreak, the spread of misinformation during this time, and more.

    Read More »
  • A traveler takes a nap following reports of the coronavirus, Galeao International Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 6, 2020, photo by Ricardo Moraes/Reuters
    Sleep

    commentary

    Why Prioritizing Sleep in the Time of Coronavirus Is So Important

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Mar 17, 2020

    Thrive Global

    The coronavirus has required many people to drastically alter their daily schedules, which can wreak havoc on sleep. But there are simple strategies that can help support sleep and well-being during this trying time.

    Read More »
  • Teen boy sleeping in bed, photo by Capuski/Getty Images
    Sleep

    commentary

    Teens Are Sleep Deprived; Later School Start Times Could Help

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Mar 4, 2020

    The Park Record

    Sleep deprivation among American teens is a major public health problem. Teens in school districts with later start times get more sleep and are more likely to show up for school. They do better academically, and show improvements in their mental and physical health.

    Read More »
  • Democracy

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    Civic Engagement and Health, the State of the Union, Better Sleep: RAND Weekly Recap

    Feb 7, 2020

    This weekly recap focuses on the link between civic engagement and health, policy insights from the State of the Union address, what couples can do to improve their sleep, and more.

    Read More »
  • Young woman sleeping in a bed, photo by riskms/Getty Images
    Sleep

    commentary

    Teens Are Driven to Stay Up Late, but Why?

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Jan 30, 2020

    Thrive Global

    That adolescents have a biologically driven delay in their sleep-wake schedules is uncontested. In fact, this is observed across cultures, including those with limited access to technology. But why this occurs is a tougher nut to crack. There are many issues pertaining to human biology that remain a mystery even to scientists and physicians.

    Read More »
  • Sleep

    blog

    School Start Times, Streaming Apps, Brexit: RAND Weekly Recap

    Oct 18, 2019

    This weekly recap focuses on later school start times, how streaming apps could help Americans be more active, the latest Brexit news, and more.

    Read More »
  • Students

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    Drug Spending, Back to School, Korean Unification: RAND Weekly Recap

    Aug 23, 2019

    This weekly recap looks at illegal drug spending, the problem of waking up early for school, possible paths toward Korean unification, and more.

    Read More »
  • Teenager waking up in the morning, photo by cyano66/Getty Images
    Sleep

    commentary

    I'm a Sleep Specialist. Here's How I Prepare My Two Teenagers for the First Day of School

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Aug 15, 2019

    Thrive Global

    Sleep deprivation has measurable negative effects on teens' behavior and health. Early school start times make it difficult for teens to get sufficient sleep. A RAND sleep expert shares how she helps her teens transition from summer back to waking up early for school.

    Read More »
  • Adolescents

    blog

    Boris Johnson, Teacher Training, Youth Arrests: RAND Weekly Recap

    Jul 26, 2019

    This weekly recap focuses on Boris Johnson's Brexit challenge, how educators feel about their training programs, a spike in youth arrests, and more.

    Read More »
  • Immigrant children are led by staff in single file between tents at a detention facility near the Mexican border, Tornillo, Texas, June 18, 2018, photo by Mike Blake/Reuters
    Child Health

    commentary

    Sleep Deprivation Could Do Long-Term Damage to Migrant Children

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel, Douglas C. Ligor @DougLigor

    Jul 22, 2019

    Dallas Morning News

    The challenges faced by detained children at the U.S. southern border are immense. Sleep disruption may significantly hinder their ability to function physically and mentally. Policymakers shouldn't overlook the importance of providing appropriate sleeping conditions.

    Read More »
  • A person in pajamas and slippers walking to the bathroom at the night, photo by Sergey Dogadin/Getty Images
    Urologic Disorders

    commentary

    Waking Up to the Costs of Nocturia

    Marco Hafner, Christian Van Stolk

    Jun 18, 2019

    The RAND Blog

    Nocturia is a troublesome lower urinary tract condition that causes people to wake up two or more times a night to empty their bladder. Researchers calculated the overall economic cost associated with nocturia in a working-age population across six countries.

    Read More »
  • Homelessness

    blog

    ISIS, Homelessness, India's Election: RAND Weekly Recap

    Jun 7, 2019

    This weekly recap focuses on what can be done about ISIS detainees, a program that helps reduce homelessness, Modi's reelection in India, and more.

    Read More »
  • Collage of 2018 best RAND video images
    Social Media Analysis

    blog

    Best RAND Videos of 2018

    Dec 19, 2018

    RAND research yields findings that run the gamut of potential applications and promising policy solutions. Here, we highlight three of 2018's most captivating videos featuring RAND research and its potential to inform policy.

    Read More »
  • A tired teen girl driving a car
    Sleep

    commentary

    Teens Are Driving Drowsy Every Day, and That's Dangerous

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Mar 12, 2018

    Salt Lake Tribune

    About 1 in 10 car crashes are caused by drowsy driving, and young drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 account for more than half of them. Many parents unwittingly allow their teens to drive while tired on a daily basis.

    Read More »
  • A woman sleeping in her bed
    Sleep

    commentary

    Britain's Productivity Problem Begins in the Bedroom

    Marco Hafner

    Feb 15, 2018

    Financial Times

    Productivity growth in the UK has seen its weakest decade since the 1820s. Chancellor Hammond increased the size of a national productivity fund to £31bn. While building people's skills and investing in infrastructure can boost productivity, the problem could also be solved if people got more sleep.

    Read More »
  • High school student asleep in the classroom
    Adolescent Health

    commentary

    Good Parenting or Good Policy? Both Are Needed to Curb the Epidemic of Teen Sleep Loss

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Jan 27, 2018

    USA Today

    More rest improves teens' well-being, public safety, and academic performance. Later school start times promote better sleep for teens. School districts, communities, and parents should consider multi-pronged strategies that start with a later school bell.

    Read More »
  • Father and baby asleep
    Sleep

    commentary

    How Young Kids Causing Sleepless Nights Drove Me to Sleep Research

    Marco Hafner

    Oct 3, 2017

    Thrive Global

    RAND's Marco Hafner discusses how sleep troubles related to raising two young children spurred him to study how insufficient sleep impacts productivity at work, mortality, academic performance, and even national economies.

    Read More »
  • Man yawning at a desk in an office
    Sleep

    commentary

    Why Sleep Matters to the World's Bottom Line

    Marco Hafner

    Sep 27, 2017

    Media Planet

    Sleep and sleep loss matters to all aspects of society, from an individual's health to the success of the global economy. Insufficient sleep costs five of the largest economies more than half a trillion dollars per year, but improving sleeping habits and duration can have major impacts.

    Read More »
  • Woman covering her ears with her pillow as her partner snores
    Sleep

    commentary

    Debunking 5 Myths of Sleeping Together

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Sep 27, 2017

    Media Planet

    About a third of American adults choose not to sleep with their partner, and evidence suggests that their ranks are growing. This decision often results in social stigma, including some dubious assumptions that sleeping apart is a sign of a sexless or otherwise unhappy marriage.

    Read More »
  • High school students asleep in their class
    Sleep

    commentary

    The Early Bird Catches the Worm? Probably Not, Says Science on School Start Times

    Marco Hafner, Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Sep 12, 2017

    Thrive Global

    School start times are becoming a hotly debated topic across the United States. Starting middle and high schools at 8:30 a.m. would improve teen health, and the economic benefits of this shift would likely outweigh the costs.

    Read More »
  • Students sleeping on their desks
    Sleep

    commentary

    If Teenagers Get More Sleep, California Could Gain Billions

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel, Marco Hafner

    Sep 7, 2017

    Los Angeles Times

    Two key effects of better-rested teens are improved academic performance and reduced motor vehicle crashes. Delaying school start times to 8:30 a.m. could result in economic benefits that would be realized within a matter of years — $10 billion in California alone.

    Read More »
  • A stressed high school student studying in a library has a large coffee
    Sleep

    commentary

    Tired but Wired Youth: A Toxic Combination

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    May 18, 2017

    Thrive Global

    The recent death of a South Carolina teen, reportedly of a caffeine overdose, is both tragic and avoidable. It should be a wake-up call for all Americans. Getting sufficient sleep should be a top health priority.

    Read More »
  • A teenage girl tired in the driver's seat
    Sleep

    commentary

    Why Early School Start Times Are a Threat to Public Health

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Apr 20, 2017

    Thrive Global

    Sleep-deprived teens are more likely to be involved in motor vehicle crashes and to abuse drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes — all of which are public health concerns. But delaying school start times remains challenging for many districts.

    Read More »
  • A young woman uses her smartphone in bed at night
    Sleep

    essay

    The Costs of Poor Sleep Are Staggering

    Mar 1, 2017

    Research shows that a little more sleep could help America's families, military, and economy.

    Read More »
  • Woman yawning during a business meeting
    Sleep

    commentary

    How Businesses Can Take the Lead in Getting People to Sleep More

    Marco Hafner, Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Dec 20, 2016

    Thrive Global

    Insufficient sleep is linked to lower productivity, which results in working days being lost each year. With a few simple measures, employers could help improve the health and well-being of staff, improve their bottom lines, and contribute to a growing economy.

    Read More »
  • Tired businesswoman in the office
    Sleep

    commentary

    Americans Don't Sleep Enough, and It's Costing Us $411 Billion

    Marco Hafner, Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Nov 30, 2016

    Washington Post PostEverything

    Sleep and sleep loss are often considered to be among the most intimate of personal behaviors, but sleep matters to all aspects of society, from an individual's health to the success of the global economy.

    Read More »
  • A tired high school student in a classroom
    Sleep

    commentary

    Students Shouldn't Lose Sleep Over the Liberty Bridge Fire

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel, Tamara Dubowitz @TamaraDubowitz

    Sep 21, 2016

    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    The fire and resulting closure of the Liberty Bridge is forcing some Pittsburgh high school students to sacrifice sleep to meet a new 7:11 a.m. start time. Sleep loss has consequences for adolescents' minds, bodies, behavior, and for public safety.

    Read More »
  • A woman discussing her insomnia with a counselor
    Sleep

    commentary

    A New Prescription for Sleepless Americans: Take Advice, Not a Pill

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel, Judith Owens

    May 9, 2016

    The Huffington Post

    New guidelines from the American College of Physicians favor behavioral therapy over meds as the first-line treatment for insomnia. However, the ACP's recommendation will not in itself raise the level of access to optimal care for insomnia patients.

    Read More »
  • Adolescent boy asleep in a classroom
    Sleep

    commentary

    When the School Bell Tolls Too Early

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Aug 10, 2015

    The Park Record

    School schedules can bring sleep-defying stresses to kids and teens. But there are strategies for parents to get their families 'sleep-ready' for the school year.

    Read More »
  • Man in bed checking cell phone
    Sleep

    commentary

    Sleepless in the City

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Jul 17, 2015

    The Huffington Post

    An alarming number of American city dwellers face sleepless nights, followed inevitably by days of productivity-sapping fatigue and, ultimately, the possibility of more serious health consequences. There are some things they can do to better their chances of falling and staying asleep.

    Read More »
  • A lamp being turned off
    Sleep

    q&a

    Your Questions About Sleep, Answered

    Jul 1, 2015

    RAND's Wendy Troxel, an expert on sleep, hosted an 'Ask Me Anything' session on Reddit to answer questions about how to improve sleep health, what to do about a snoring partner, and more.

    Read More »
  • Soldiers from the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment catch a few winks before jumping over North Carolina during a training exercise
    Sleep

    commentary

    U.S. Soldiers Denied Sleep Suffer Major Health Effects

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel, Regina A. Shih @ReginaShih

    May 11, 2015

    U.S. News & World Report

    More than 60 percent of service members don't get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep per night. About a third get by on five hours or less. The military, and society at large, needs to recognize the importance of sleep as a crucial link to physical and mental well-being.

    Read More »
  • Child in skeleton costume with a jack-o-lantern basket of candy
    Sleep

    commentary

    A Season of Bedtime Challenges

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Oct 28, 2014

    The Huffington Post

    Halloween and Daylight Saving Time can wreak havoc on children's sleep schedules. But because parents know what's coming, they can prepare by monitoring what kids consume, maintaining calm, consistent schedules, and slowly shifting bedtime over a few days to accommodate the new time settings.

    Read More »
  • doctor taking a patient's blood pressure
    Cardiovascular Disorders

    commentary

    5 Steps to Decrease Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

    Chloe E. Bird @ChloeBirdPhD

    Jun 11, 2014

    Sister to Sister

    Five steps could help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, especially if you track your efforts: know your risk, increase physical activity, reduce sedentary time, improve nutrition, and get enough sleep.

    Read More »
  • ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor
    Sleep

    commentary

    Quality Sleep at Sea

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel, Regina A. Shih @ReginaShih

    May 8, 2014

    U.S. News & World Report

    The U.S. Navy may be waking up to something sleep experts have known for a long time: that people function best when they follow their natural sleep rhythms.

    Read More »
  • woman with insomnia next to sleeping partner
    Sleep

    commentary

    Some Tired Myths About Sleeping with Your Valentine, or Not

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Feb 14, 2014

    The Huffington Post

    Two-thirds of U.S. adults report that they regularly sleep with a partner. Yet, through 60 years or so of sleep research, scientists have tended to view sleep as an individual behavior, largely ignoring the potential impact of bedmates.

    Read More »
  • a man reluctant to get out of bed
    Sleep

    commentary

    A Warm Bed on a Cold Morning: When Waking Up Is Hard to Do

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Jan 16, 2014

    The Huffington Post

    As seductive as a warm bed may be on a cold morning, staying in bed too long can lead to disrupted sleep and a sleep-sapping case of the winter blues. These are the times when we need to resist the urge to hibernate and force ourselves to get going.

    Read More »
  • Hudson Line derailment recovery operations in New York
    Sleep

    commentary

    Deadly Aftermath of 'Microsleep'

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Dec 12, 2013

    Newsday

    Though “microsleep,” commonly referred to as “highway hypnosis,” may enter the public discourse most often when it's cited as the possible cause of a disaster like the Metro-North train wreck, it is responsible for fatal accidents on American highways every day.

    Read More »
  • child sleeping near a Christmas tree
    Sleep

    commentary

    How to Sleep in Heavenly Peace This Holiday Season

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    Dec 2, 2013

    The Huffington Post

    The holiday season is a time when people try to do too much. And that often leads to stress and worry, which can be the enemies of a good night's sleep. Here are a few tricks to help manage the episodic bouts of insomnia that are common during the holidays.

    Read More »
  • sleep trouble
    Sleep

    commentary

    Sleep and Couples: For Better or Worse, Day and Night?

    Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

    May 20, 2013

    ABC News

    Compared with other health behaviors such as smoking or exercise, sleep is unique because for most adults, it is a behavior they

    Read More »
  • Network engineer jumpering fibre optic
    Employment and Unemployment

    commentary

    The Virtues of a '9 to 5' Job

    Christian Van Stolk

    Aug 23, 2012

    The RAND Blog

    People who do shift work should be vigilant about their risk factors. At the same time, their employers—and the government—can do more to offer education and targeted screening programs to prevent or forestall disease, writes Christian van Stolk.

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Quoted

  • As global condemnation has mounted, China has turned to suing those who report on its actions, while also seeking to surveil, intimidate, and silence Uyghurs abroad by making threats against their families who remain in Xinjiang. Japan is the only member of the G-7 not to impose sanctions, putting it on the other side of a number of key partners with whom it has been growing closer in recent years.

    Scott Harold

    Scott W. Harold

    Senior Political Scientist

    Source: The Hill

  • Israel faces few constraints from the United States or other global and regional powers to curb its attacks on Iran. Even Russia has largely acquiesced to continued Israeli strikes against Iran and Iranian-aligned groups in Syria.

    Dalia Dassa Kaye

    Dalia Dassa Kaye

    Senior Political Scientist

    Source: The Washington Post Monkey Cage Blog

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